Diligence is going to be an important character trait if we want to live confidently in this chaotic world. What does the enemy want to do? Steal your confidence…
What is diligence: Webster says: Being constant in an effort to accomplish something; being attentive and persistent in doing anything:
One of the sins repeatedly condemned in Proverbs is that of slothfulness or laziness. “Laziness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle man will suffer hunger” (Proverbs 19:15). Solomon charges us: “Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise. . . . How long will you lie down, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep?” (6:6, 9).
My daughter often says: Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream…
